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Tight end Jared Cook had the best years of his career during his short two-year run with the Oakland Raiders, but now, Cook is playing for the New Orleans Saints after signing with the Saints via free agency. Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is not happy about the loss, saying that he is “sickened” by […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been taking heaps and heaps of criticism for his lack of leadership skills this offseason, with the trade of Antonio Brown bringing the discussion to the forefront. However, former Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians has come to Roethlisberger’s defense, saying that the signal-caller is a fine leader: “One of […]

The Carolina Panthers might be in need of a pass catcher more than ever after losing several key players over the last few seasons, and Michael Crabtree is still available. Most recently, the Panthers lost Kelvin Benjamin in a trade that sent him to the Buffalo Bills just a couple seasons ago, and now Devin […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence is currently on a franchise tag heading into the 2019 campaign, so, naturally, a new deal for him is going to be a hot topic of discussion for quite some time. While Lawrence is almost surely looking for a big payday, the Cowboys are being cautious with how they […]

The Matt LaFleur era has begun in Green Bay. After 12 years of Mike McCarthy, the Packers have a new man in charge to take them back to the top of the NFC North. LaFleur was hired in hopes that he will become the next Sean McVay for a Packers franchise that is used to […]

New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement on Monday. The moment that happened, many started to speculate about his return. According to Darin Gantt of ProFootballTalk, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wasn’t one of those people, as he refuses to comment on a possible return. It’s unusual for so much speculation […]

Most coaches see the offseason as a time for them to get their quarterbacks up to speed before the start of the new season. However, that does not seem to be the case for Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer and quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins is entering his second year as the Vikings starter. According […]

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden will admit they scouted quarterback Josh Rosen last year. That’s all he’s saying for now though, as he claims the QB isn’t available. Gruden says Redskins scouted Josh Rosen last year and he’s a good player but the coach says there’s nothing to talk about with Rosen because he’s […]

When the Oakland Raiders traded star linebacker Khalil Mack before the start of the 2018 campaign, Raiders fans were livid, questioning how Jon Gruden could possibly deal away the team’s best player. But, here we are, in March 2019, and the trade doesn’t look too bad. Not only did the Raiders nab a pair of […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton underwent arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder earlier this offseason, marking the second procedure he has undergone on his right shoulder over the last year-and-a-half. The good news is that Newton is showing remarkable progress in his recovery, and Panthers head coach Ron Rivera is encouraged by what he has […]

Marcus Peters had an up-and-down season during his first year with the Los Angeles Rams, but he produced enough for Rams head coach Sean McVay to want to sign the cornerback to an extension. When asked about Peters’ contract status, McVay said he “absolutely” would like to extend him, noting how Peters played much better […]

The Cleveland Browns are the trendy pick to win the AFC North division heading into next season, and Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh understands why. While Harbaugh’s Ravens won the division crown this past season, he thinks that the Browns are the most talented team in the division heading into 2019: “They’re the most […]

The Arizona Cardinals certainly aren’t making their interest in Kyler Murray a secret. Doubling down on comments he made last season while at Texas Tech, first-year Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury showered the reigning Heisman Trophy winner with praise on Tuesday, calling him “one of the better dual threat players to ever play.” “I mean, I […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill is embroiled in controversy, as an investigation into the possible battery of his child at his home could result in him being charged with a crime. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid says he has not been in touch with Hill since the news broke: “We’re just letting it […]

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens has not met with incoming wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. yet, but when he does finally speak with him, the first thing he will tell Beckham is that he loves him, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. #Browns Freddie Kitchens on the first thing he’ll […]

The Buffalo Bills signed veteran running back Frank Gore earlier this offseason, and, as a result, it looks like fellow halfback Chris Ivory is going to be a victim of circumstances and will be cut, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter says that the move is expected to happen as soon as Tuesday. Ivory […]

The New York Jets own the third overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, but this time around, the Jets are not in search of a franchise quarterback, as they picked up Sam Darnold in last year’s draft. Given the fact that Darnold is now under center and the Jets’ offseason […]

The Miami Dolphins have a capable starting quarterback on the roster. Free agent signee Ryan Fitzpatrick, remember, put together perhaps the finest season of his underdog career in 2018, throwing for 2,366 yards, 17 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and a league-leading 9.6 yards per attempt. While good enough to be Miami’s starter next season, though, that […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost two star players this offseason, as they traded wide receiver Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders and lost running back Le’Veon Bell via free agency to the New York Jets. When asked about the two stars departing, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that he is disappointed, but added that […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been taken a lot of heat for his questionable leadership skills this offseason, a discussion that has reached a boiling point after the Steelers traded away disgruntled wide receiver Antonio Brown. However, Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t think there is anything wrong with Roethlisberger’s ability to lead: “I […]

The Oakland Raiders are taking a chance on Vontaze Burfict despite the veteran linebacker’s debilitating penchant for dirty hits and recently checkered injury history. As details of his contract with the silver and black continue emerging, though, it’s becoming more and more apparent the Raiders signed Burfict to a “prove it” deal rather than one […]

Since becoming the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams in 2017, Sean McVay has changed the culture of the organization. The previous regime of Jeff Fisher as head coach left the franchise in a mediocre state. Fisher was the head coach from 2012-2016 with a 31-45 record in that span. Unfortunately, he failed to have […]

The New Orleans Saints have their new tight end officially locked up for the next two seasons. Jared Cook has agreed to a two-year deal worth $15.5 million with $8 million of that guaranteed. The deal between the #Saints and FA TE Jared Cook will be signed today. It’s a 2-year contract worth $15.5M, including […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden raised a lot of hairs in the Bay Area when he traded star linebacker Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears before the start of the 2018 campaign, but it was not an easy decision for Gruden. When asked about the trade of Mack, Gruden said that he cried for […]

Defensive lineman Gerald McCoy has spent his entire nine-year NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was once one of the best defensive tackles in the league, but it appears that his future with the club may be in some doubt. When asked about McCoy’s status heading into 2019, new Buccaneers head coach Bruce […]

The New York Giants own the sixth overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft next month, and the general consensus is that the Giants will take a quarterback at that spot. After all, Eli Manning is 38 years old, clearly on the decline and is entering the final year of his deal. […]

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Damon Harrison is seeking a new deal, but the Lions are not focused on that right now, according to Kyle Meinke of MLive.com: “My priority right now is the draft,” said Lions general manager Bob Quinn. “We got another month or so before the draft is here, so that is something […]

Tony Romo has only been in the broadcast booth for two years, but it’s clear if CBS wants to keep him with Jim Nantz, they are going to have to fork over some serious cash. According to Michael McCarthy of Sporting News, Romo is looking for a contract extension that pays him eight figures annually to remain […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been the subject of a lot of criticism this offseason, as his leadership skills have been called into question following the ugly departure of wide receiver Antonio Brown. However, fellow wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster does not feel the same way about Roethlisberger, taking to Twitter to praise his veteran signal-caller: […]

Eli Manning is under contract with the New York Giants for one more year, so it would probably behoove the Giants to find a replacement as soon as possible. Not to worry, Giants fans, it’s probably going to happen promptly. According to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said the team would […]

To say the Baltimore Ravens wide receiver corps is weak right now be an understatement, and it appears that it will stay that way until at least the NFL Draft. Willie Snead and Chris Moore are the only receivers on the roster right now that caught a pass last year, but general manager Eric DeCosta is trying […]

The Oakland Raiders have signed quarterback Landry Jones, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Jones will compete with Nathan Peterman and Mike Glennon for the backup role to starting signal-caller Derek Carr. At least for the moment, anyway. Remember: the Raiders own the fourth overall pick in the first round of the […]

The Oakland Raiders acquired star wide receiver Antonio Brown in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this month, but it was a deal that almost didn’t happen. During Brown’s Boomin’ Experience Podcast that was recorded back on March 5, Brown’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, was on the show and said that he believed the Raiders were […]

Odell Beckham Jr. being traded to the Cleveland Browns caught a lot of people off guard, including Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. The future Hall of Famer thinks that Beckham getting out of New York will allow him to focus on football rather than the media circus that comes with playing in the Big […]

With the NFL owners meeting is happening this week, it’s a chance for teams to vote on new rules. and one of those could be a change to the onside kick rule. The original rule change, brought up by the Denver Broncos, was that instead of running an onside kick, a team could run a […]

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is entering the final year of his contract, and there has been no indication that the two sides are working towards a new deal. For some players, it might really bother them and affect their play on the field, but it’s something that Mariota isn’t worried about. “My mentality as […]

Even though Jaylon Ferguson wasn’t able to attend the NFL Combine to show off his skills, there were still five teams who sent their defensive line coaches to attend his Pro Day at Louisiana Tech. According to Gil Brandt, he opened a lot of eyes with his showing: DL coaches from the Eagles, Cowboys, Dolphins, […]

Sports Illustrated has coined the term “octopus” for when a player who scores a two-point conversion is also the one who scored the preceding touchdown. Two players are tied with three octopi each: Randy Moss and Todd Gurley. In fact, Gurley had all three of his this season, and two of them came in the same […]

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